Are Social Networking Profiles the Resumes of the Future?
According to a Canadian human resources survey conducted by staffing agency OfficeTeam released on Thursday February 17th, 43 percent of HR managers thought it was somewhat or very likely that online profiles might one day replace resumes.
Ever felt like you’d have a better chance getting a job if you submitted your Facebook profile instead of your resume? Well, you might be in luck. According to a Canadian human resources survey conducted by staffing agency OfficeTeam released on Thursday February 17th, 43 percent of HR managers thought it was somewhat or very likely that online profiles might one day replace resumes.
While the OfficeTeam survey is in no way definitive, it offers insight into the increasing importance of your online presence, and savvy social media users can make this work to their advantage, “The resume continues to be an important job-hunting tool, but it’s also useful for professionals to create online profiles that highlight their expertise and qualifications,” said OfficeTeam executive director Robert Hosking.
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